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William "Wild Bill" Langer (September 30, 1886 – November 8, 1959) was an American lawyer and politician from North Dakota, where he was an infamous character, bouncing back from a scandal that forced him out of the governor's office and into multiple trials.
William Leonard Langer (March 16, 1896 – December 26, 1977) was an American historian, intelligence analyst and policy advisor. He served as chairman of the history department at Harvard University.
Dec 27, 1977 · William Leonard Langer. a leading American historian of European diplomacy, professor of history emeritus at Harvard University and an intelligence expert in Wasihngton in World War II„ died ...
For two weeks in March 1942, as the challenges of the nation's recent entry into World War II confronted Congress, William Langer sat in the Senate Chamber listening to colleagues debate his moral character. In the end, by a two-to-one margin, they upheld his seating.
Learn about the life and career of William L. Langer, a distinguished scholar of modern European and international history, who taught at Harvard for over four decades and served as a diplomat in World War II. Read his autobiography, his books, and his memorial minute from the Harvard faculty.
- Emily Mace
This web page provides a PDF file of a book published in 1938 that tells the story of William Langer, the governor of North Dakota who fought against corruption and federal interference. The book covers Langer's political career, his controversies, and his legacy.
Apr 1, 1978 · In the autobiography privately circulated two years ago and published finally in January 1978 just after his death, William L. Langer tells of his last year as a graduate student at Harvard in 1921-22.
